Among all lovely things my Love had been; While riding near her home one stormy night A single Glow-worm did I chance to espy; I gave a fervent welcome to the sight, And from my Horse I leapt; great joy had I. Upon a leaf the Glow-worm did I lay, To bear it with me through the stormy night: And, as before, it shone without dismay; Albeit putting forth a fainter light. When to the Dwelling of my Love I came, And left the Glow-worm, blessing it by name, The whole next day, I hoped, and hoped with fear; I travell❜d among unknown Men, Nor England! did I know till then "Tis past, that melancholy dream! A second time; for still I seem Among thy mountains did I feel The joy of my desire; And She I cherish'd turn'd her wheel Beside an English fire. |